Vasudevaya – Thousand Petals

“I received this song seated by a lotus pond under the full moon. It was at the beautiful rainforest sanctuary of Sachamama in Byron Bay, Australia.
The Vasudevaya mantra is sung in praise of Lord Krishna. It is a liberation mantra, and in this song the image of Krishna and his Universal Divine Light is interwoven with images of flowing water and blossoming lotus flowers – the one thousand Petals from which this album takes its name.”
Adrian Freedman
The lead vocals are sung by English singer Lua Maria, with backing vocals from a beautiful quartet of other female voices Ayla Schafer, Susie Ro, Charlotte Mabon and Helen Knight, as well as the 12-part choir of Glorious Chorus.
A special musical touch in this track comes from the glittering, rippling textures of the African kora, played by Ravi Freeman. Other musicians on the track include
Michael Stanton – octave guitar, Carlos Gomes – electric guitar, Antonio Arvind – handpan, Antonio Moscato – bass, Elahn Keshava – harmonium, and Sanju Sahai – tabla. Adrian plays shakuhachi and guitar.
“One of the great joys of this project has been to bring amazing musicians together to play and record what is in essence very simple music, but creating space for the subtle and delicate weaving of the layers of their instrumental colours, so that the voices can shine on top of their lovingly crafted musical foundation.“
Adrian Freedman
Duration 9.24
It is known as a mukti (liberation) mantra, and a spiritual formula for attaining freedom.
It is also known as the Dvadasakshari Mantra, which means the “twelve-syllable” mantra.
The mantra is said to be a beacon of spiritual light and a path to discovering the vastness of the spirit and the universe
Chanting the Vasudevaya mantra is believed to help people realise their true nature, overcome negative tendencies, and develop devotional and love.
The new lyrics for this fresh setting of the mantra present imagery of Krishna and his Universal Divine Light interwoven with images of flowing water and blossoming lotus flowers – the one thousand Petals from which the album takes its name.
Om Namo Bhagavate
Vasudevaya
Listen to the waters
Feel the flow
Hear the divine call
Queen of the Waters
Queen of the Moon
Queen of the divine flow
Lotuses arising
Into the light
Purple, pink and gold
A thousand petals opening
Into the light
As the divine flower unfolds
Jai Sri Krishna
Govinda
Divine light in all
Om Namo Bhagavate
Vasudevaya